Become an i6 Challenge Advisor today

If you have experience mentoring or advising startup companies, we want to talk to you. We're looking for Advisors that can help in any of the following areas:

• Fundraising (debt, equity, grants and contracts)
• Executive search and recruiting
• Go-to-market strategy and updates
• Sales and business development
• Financial services
• Legal (corporate, IP, contracts, NDAs)
• Industry expertise and connections
• Manufacturing planning and services
• Technology expertise, including independent technology validation

i6 Challenge Advisors act as an extension of a cleantech startup company’s staff, contributing vital skills these companies need to build viable, sustainable companies.

How does the i6 Challenge Advisor role differ from the Cleantech Open Mentor role?

i6 Challenge Advisors work with more established startups that have reached the product introduction stage and/or are in the process of validating their products in the marketplace and building their customer base.

Many i6 Challenge Advisors develop strong long-term relationships with i6 Challenge companies that can lead to a seat on a board of directors or advisors, staff positions, equity participation, or other forms of compensation.

The Cleantech Open i6 acceleration process

i6 Challenge Advisors act as an extension of a cleantech startup company’s staff, contributing vital skills these companies need to build viable, sustainable companies.

While the processes an Advisor follows will depend on the particular needs and priorities of his or her i6 Challenge client at any given time, the relationship can be summarized as follows:

1. Identify your top challenges, needs and priorities
2. Provide advanced advisory services with required expertise
3. Help find solutions to your business challenges and connect product testing to regional test beds
4. Make introductions to reference customers and qualified investors, and assist with funding closure and terms

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